San Francisco, CA|News|
Claude, Albino Alligator At SF Science Museum, Dies At 30: 'He Brought Joy To Millions'
The museum had just celebrated Claude's 30th birthday in September.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
- Berkeley, CA
Fernando is a Local Editor for Patch covering San Francisco and the East Bay. He contributed to Lookout Santa Cruz's coverage of the devastating 2023 storm in Santa Cruz County, for which the publication won the 2024 Breaking News Pulitzer.
He can be reached for story ideas or suggestions through his email: fernando.haro@patch.com
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Student Wounded In Shooting At SF High School: Police
The student is expected to survive, according to police.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
SF Takes On Household Brands As First U.S. City To Sue Over Ultra-Processed Foods
“These companies created a public health crisis with the engineering and marketing of ultra-processed foods,” a city prosecutor said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Police Seek 'Person Of Interest' In Fatal Shooting Of East Bay Man
Josue Cornejo, 23, was fatally shot in Richmond last month, and police say his killer is still at large.
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Across California, CA|News|
National Retailer Closing 20 Locations, Laying Off 900 Workers: What It Means For CA
Layoffs are expected to begin this month, according to the company.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Man Found Shot To Death Inside Car In San Francisco: Police
The fatal shooting happened Tuesday morning in the 100 block of Turk Street, police said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
'Person Of Interest' Sought In Assault That Left Man In A Coma
The man suffered critical injuries during a fight in San Francisco in September, police said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Suspect Arrested In Fatal SoMa District Shooting: Police
What led up to the shooting remains unclear.
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Fremont, CA|News|
These East Bay Girl Scouts Are Sounding The Alarm On Artificial Turf
The scouts say the risks from artificial turf far outweigh its rewards.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Canada's Largest Asian Grocery Chain Is Quickly Expanding In The Bay Area
Construction is already underway at the San Jose and San Francisco locations; now, Millbrae is getting in the loop.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Here's Who Cal Could End Up Playing In Bowl Game
Cal Football finished the season with a 7-5 record and is eligible to play in a bowl game.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
East Bay City Has The Best Food In The Country, Survey Finds
The publishers of the survey results said there was "no wrong neighborhood" from which to start exploring the food scene in this city.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
SigAlert: Pedestrian Killed Crossing I-880 In The East Bay
Authorities say the pedestrian was struck by a car while trying to cross Interstate 880 around 5:41 a.m.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
Authorities ID UC Berkeley Student Who Died After Drowning At Frat Party: Report
The student was found drowning in a pool during a party at an off-campus fraternity on Friday, Nov. 14, authorities previously said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Berkeley|News|
'It Brings Hope': NFL Star Gives Back To Nonprofit He Once Lived At Ahead Of Thanksgiving
The Los Angeles Chargers star helped deliver 50 turkeys to the Richmond community this past week.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Salmon Swim Far Upstream In East Bay Creek For The First Time In Decades: 'Incredibly Gratifying'
A nonprofit director said the return of the salmon "heralds hope for more healthy ecosystems."
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
He Violently Terrorized A Bay Area Community, Prosecutors Say. Now, He's Facing Life In Prison
“No verdict or sentence could ever fill the hole left when a loved one is taken from us violently,” prosecutors said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
New Details Revealed About Deadly Home Invasion In San Francisco
The suspect faces murder and burglary charges, prosecutors said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Man Accused Of Torturing, Murdering Elderly Man In SF More Than A Decade Ago
The defendant's DNA was found throughout the crime and on the victim, prosecutors said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Blown Insulator Sparked Fire At SF BART Station: Officials
Fire crews responded to the scene after reports of an explosion at the station, authorities said.
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